Entry 1 - March 14, 2007

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
Some prevous research projects we have done is our labyrinth project, mueseum exhibit, Athens and Sparta, The Glory That Was Greece project, and Greek Myths.

2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Research to me means digging deeps into a subject to find out more about you topic.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
One of my research successes was a project out Museum Project. I had enough time to look up my research, find some cool facts and I did a great job. One research project I did not do good on was our Labyrinth project. I had a hard time keeping up and figuring out which questions I have already done. I did not have enough time but in the end, it turned out to be a fun project.

Teacher Response March 15
Yes, having enough time and using that time wisely helps in research. Your grade is 10/10. Mrs. D

Entry 2 - March15, 2007

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
It helped me know excatly what I want to know about and what I need to know about it.

Entry 3 - March 15, 2007

1. Topic:Ancient Famous Women
2. Why you chose it: Because back then, men had more rights than women and I wanted to learn about the few storng women back then
3. What you already know about your topic: Cleopatra, Geniverre, and Hetspeshuts (sp?) are three famous people in history.

Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20.

Entry 4 - March 16, 2007

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
-Cleopatra
Fat: Who was she?
Skinny: What role did she play in Egypt?
Who were her parents?
Did she have a lover?
How long did she rule?
Where did she rule?
When did she rule?
Queen Nefertiti
Fat: Who was she?
Who was her family?
Who was she married to?
How did she die?
How long did she rule?
Did she have kids?
What was her religion?
Who did she worship?
-Hatshepsut
Fat: What is her story about her disapperance?
What were her projects?
Who were her family?
How long did she rule?
Did she change her name later on?
What was her burial like?
Did she have a big influence?

Knights

Fat: What was the process of becoming a knight?
What did they wear?
What weapons did they like to use?
Were the the best kind on defense?
What was their armor like?
Was their an age limit?
Ancient Egypt
Pyramids
What was the first pyramid built?
Who built them?
Why did they build them?
Were they robbed?
What was in a pyramid?

Mummies:
Fat- What was the process of wrapping a mummy
Skinny: Why did they wrap mummies?
Did they have certain markings on the tomb?
Could people subject to being wrapped up?
What are Mummies?

Pharaohs:
Fat- Who are they?
Skinny:
What was their role?
Who did they protect?
Did they wear a certain uniform?
Where did the protect?

Entry 5 - March 16, 2007

1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me know exctly what I want to know so I can get to the point alot faster.

Teacher Response March 20 - Cleopatra is very interesting. Please tchat with me about your fat question. 20/20.

Entry 6 - March 20, 2007

1. What have I learned today?
I have learned alot about Cleopatra and Guineverre. The things that I have learned about Cleopatra was about what she did, her role in Egpyt, and I also learned that Ptolemy seemed to be a family name for the guys in her family.
2. What problems have I had?
Even though I could find out alot about what she did, I had problems figuring out little detail such as birthdates and death dates.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will just have to dig deeper and maybe do some advanced serving
4. What will I do next?
I will try to finish all the research I need for Famous Women in Egypt

Teacher Response March 21 - Keep on trucking! 10/10.


Entry 7 - March 21, 2007

1. What have I learned today?
I have learned alot about Ancient Egypt. Such has how and why they wrapped dead people. I learned alot about pharaohs and pyramidss. I think that I was very sucessful today.
2. What problems have I had?
I did not have alot of problems today at all. I picked out a good book that was really interestin and easy to understand. I do need to find a new woman for famous ladies in Egypt.

Teacher Response March 22 Great! 10/10.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will try to find the book that Mrs.DaQuanno recommened to me to find a a lady.
4. What will I do next?
I will find the book and learn more about knights and famous women.

Entry 8 - March 22, 2007
1. What have I learned today?
I have learned more about Ancient Egypt, such as mummies and pharaohs. Also, I learned a little about Hetsheputs.
2. What problems have I had?
It seems like I cant find out alot about Hetsheputs.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
I will try another database
4. What will I do next?
Learn more bout knights and women.